Blur won best album for THINK TANK, while up-and-coming group The Thrills
picked up the best new act award.

Robbie Williams won the best live act gong - thanks to his triumphant
three-day residency at KNEBWORTH - and Muse won the award for innovation.

Veteran bands noted included Dexy's Midnight Runners for the songwriting
award, resurrected 1980's pop group Duran Duran who won the lifetime
achievement award and Goth pioneers The Cure for the inspiration award.